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March 18, 2010

TNA needs changes — now

By Jamie Jones jamieJones@daltoncitizen.com

The bottom line? “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is still a ratings machine.

The Monday edition of WWE “Raw,” buoyed by guest host Austin, averaged a 3.71 rating and 5.6 million viewers. The competing TNA “Impact” averaged a .84 rating and 1.1 million viewers. After a hot start last week, TNA viewership fell 24 percent from March 8 when 1.4 million people watched the show’s debut.

TNA officials can make a few immediate improvements to the show:

• Do not let Hulk Hogan wrestle. Hogan’s daughter, Brooke, nailed the sentiments of most wrestling fans when she said last week she never wanted to see her bloodied father “like this again.” Amen. Hogan has never been particularly mobile — even in the Hogan heyday, his finishing move was a leg drop — and his advanced age has made watching him unbearable. Hogan can still be an effective behind-the-microphone personality.

• Showcase the talent. The Scott Hall/Kevin Nash abomination never should have taken place. Let viewers see more of the X-Division. Wrestling fans want to watch wrestling.

• Go get Bobby Lashley (again). Though not a proficient wrestler, Lashley is the most recognizable name and most popular grappler TNA could sign. Sure, the former WWE star is busy with mixed martial arts, but he would probably be willing to return to the squared circle for the right price.

• Samoa Joe, where are you? Joe is one of the organization’s most talented and popular performers. Use him.

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The Local Corner: The odds were against Jimmy Sharpe. Last Saturday night at TWA, he put the title on the line against three wrestlers at once. Alex Summers won the belt as Sharpe lost the belt for the 19th time.

The TWA Action Zone runs on Saturdays at 8 p.m. in the TWA Arena off Reed Road in north Whitfield County, about 3 miles north of the bypass. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids 6 to 12. Kids younger than 6 are ———

Elite Wrestling Association runs on Fridays at 8 p.m. in the TWA Arena. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids.

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Trivia Teaser: What year did TWA debut?

Check back next week for the answer.

Last week’s question: Who was the first wrestler to appear live on camera on TNA’s regular Monday night “Impact” show?

Abyss.



Jamie Jones finds Dixie Carter much less annoying than Stephanie McMahon. 

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